Instructional aircraft RV–12iS

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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT It's light, but it's certainly not boring! Fun, Total Performance and nimble handling -- the RV-12iS is all RV with the special added features and benefits of the light-sport category. BUILD OR BUY Whether you want to build it yourself (ELSA) or buy it completely finished and ready to fly home (SLSA), we've got you covered! FAST BUILD AND COMPLETE PLANS You can build an RV-12 more quickly than any of our other models, and our plans are detailed, step-by-step and fully-illustrated. FLEXIBLE PILOT OPTIONS Whether you're a private or sport pilot, you have options. Flying a Light Sport Aircraft under Sport Pilot privileges lets you operate with a driver's license as your medical certificate in the USA. Overview The RV-12iS a two-seat all-metal side-by-side airplane with a large cabin that seats the occupants ahead of the wing spar for maximum room and superb visibility. There are several features that make it a unique RV. The RV-12iS meets the certification standards of the Light Sport Aircraft category. You can get into the air either in an aircraft built from one of our kits or in a factory-built, ready-to-fly-home model licensed in the Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) category. You can find complete details about our factory-built RV-12iS and RV-12iST trainer SLSA models at http://flyrv12.com. The RV-12iS wings are quickly and easily removable. Using methods proven over decades in high-performance sailplanes, two people can have the wings off the airplane in less than five minutes, making it easy to transport on a trailer and keep off-airport. Fuel injected light sport performance, and fun to fly. A truly useful load - especially for a LSA.